Mainstay General Manager Jeremiah Duerksen reports to the Chamber about new services and products they are offering.
The Henderson Chamber of Commerce had a good turnout of over 30 at its first meeting on Monday, February 2, at noon at the Dutch Kitchen. The meeting was sponsored by Kroeker & Kroeker Insurance and featured a noon meal for members and guests.
Chamber president Zach Richert conducted the business meeting, presenting the minutes and treasurer’s report. Chamber Executive Director Nicole Mireau reported on the recent appointments of new board members, Ian Huebert, Mike Hiebner, Ashley Greiss, and Jerimiah Duerksen.
She introduced John Maybry of Hometown Fresh, a mobile food pantry operated through the Food Bank in Lincoln. He explained that they serve 16 counties, including York, and they are excited to begin a mobile pantry in Henderson.
The location will be at the Bethesda Mennonite Church, and they will be here on March 11. “It’s a walk-through trailer where there will be free food like milk, vegetables, and fruit. It’s mainly designed for seniors to utilize, but anyone is welcome,” said Maybry. He is looking for a couple of volunteers to help load food for anyone using the pantry.
Mainstay General Manager Jeremiah Duerksen reported to the Chamber about the added services at Mainstay. He outlined their range of security, surveillance, and cybersecurity products and the need for protection for small businesses. He explained their new mobile phone packages, which were just rolled out, and distributed a flyer with pricing. Mainstay will be able to sell phones and accept trade-ins.
Grace Staehr from York County Development presented the group with information about the upcoming Regional Career Day and Job Fair at the Holtus Center on March 10. She encouraged any interested businesses to contact her about participating in the job fair.
Henderson City Clerk Connie Brown reported on the completion of the Highland Addition, noting that three lots have already been sold and that construction on one is expected to begin soon. She provided information about the new commercial lots in the Star Subdivision on the north side of town. The City will replace the three sirens with a single large siren that will cover a much larger area. She explained that the City will hold its 2nd hearing on the new golf cart ordinance, which would allow golf carts to be driven in town except on Main Street.
Mierau reported that the Community Days Committee has been meeting and has selected a “Stars & Stripes & Summer Nights” theme to accompany the country’s 250th birthday celebration. She also invited members to an informal Business Leaders Coffee on Friday mornings at 7 a.m. at the Hatchery.
The next meeting will be on April 6th, sponsored by Perennial Public Power.
